La Crosse Police Department Officer Josh Rollins Named 95th Assembly District First Responder of the Year
MADISON, WI – Yesterday, the Wisconsin State Assembly honored first responders across Wisconsin. Representative Billings recognized Officer Josh Rollins on behalf of the 95th Assembly District.
Officer Rollins has served with the La Crosse Police Department since 2014 and received the Life Preservation Award from the La Crosse Police Department for successfully administering CPR on an unconscious person in 2019. He has been assigned to the Neighborhood Resource Unit since 2022 and works to connect members of the community, including homeless populations, with local resources. Officer Rollins has collaborated with the Parks and Recreation Department to assist with their programs and worked with youth at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse.
“It is a privilege to recognize Officer Josh Rollins as the First Responder of the Year for the 95th Assembly District. At a time when our community requires compassionate service to address problems in our neighborhoods, Officer Rollins has stepped up to help address the challenges facing some of our most vulnerable citizens. He has been described as an effective and understanding communicator whose work is a model of the mission of the La Crosse Police Department.”
“I am deeply grateful for Officer Rollins’ dedication and service to our community. First Responder’s Day in the legislature is an opportunity to reflect on the profound efforts of those who work to keep Wisconsinites safe and I am thankful that the Assembly acknowledged the accomplishments of Officer Rollins as First Responder of the Year for the 95th Assembly District.”
